Three Days Sicily Tour

First, we will visit Messina, the third largest city in Sicily. Secondly, we will stop at the fantastic Sanctuary of the Montalto Madonna, offering probably the best views in Messina.

Then, we will take in the Cathedral and of course the Astronomical clock.

Afterwards, we will reach Tindari. The city stands precariously above the northern coastal road. Also, it was one of Sicily’s last Greek Colonies. Today is home to the legend of the black Madonna.

As our guide will explain, the sculpture of the Virgin and Child reached Tindari in the 8th Century.

After visiting the sanctuary, you will have the opportunity to wander around the Greek ruins. Also, here you will admire the majestic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Aeolian Islands and the Oliveri-Tindari lagoon. The last is a small strait of water of exceptional beauty. Today, it is a nature reserve with an ancient myth.

Eventually, time will be allocated for lunch.

Back along the coastal route, our next stop is Santo Stefano di Camastra.

This colourful town is home to the traditional art of ceramics. So, wander the streets and admire the many crafts shops showing off their raw talents.

Then, we head to Cefalu, the chosen destination for our overnight stay. This pretty coastal town is full of winding Medieval streets and home to a unique Norman cathedral.

During the evening, we will visit the cathedral. Here you will have the opportunity to walk up to The Rocca, with an altitude of 270m. Above all, these spectacular remains of the Cefalu Castle worth the climb.

Finally, we will drop you off at your chosen accommodation.

After an Italian Breakfast, we will leave Cefalu. Next stop is Monreale, a city that hosts one of Europe’s supreme cathedrals.

Our journey takes us into the centre of Palermo. 

This colourful bustling city holds some of the most important baroque architecture in Italy. Among those, the Norman Palace, The Palatina Chapel, The Church of Santa Chiara and the renowned Piazza Quattro Canti.

Afterwards, we leave Palermo. We head South to Sciacca, a medieval fishing town for our overnight stop.

Here, we will visit the Castello Incantato, an atmospheric garden full of sculptures by a local artist. Then, you can spend your evening wandering around the mediaeval streets. Also, you can eat in one of the many seafood speciality trattorias.

On leaving Sciacca, we take a short drive to the UNESCO heritage listed Turkish steps.

These cascading white marble cliffs overlook the Mediterranean Sea creating splendid scenery.

As you may know, Agrigento has one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. It is called “Valle dei Templi” or Valley of the Temples.

About the city, the Greek writer and poet Pindar wrote: “it is one of the most beautiful cities in which mortals can live.” Today, its former grandeur is still apparent in the valley’s seven temples of these.

For instance, The Tempio della Concordia (Temple of Concord) is one of the best preserved Greek temples in the world. Thanks to the temple, the site gained the classic UNESCO world heritage award.